2 . A 21-year-old female student has become the youngest woman ever to be elected as Mayor (市长) after first entering politics to campaign about food.

Labor Party (工党) member Rosie Corrigan was elected as Mayor of Selby, a market town in North Yorkshire, on Monday. The student’s election was unchallenged to the mayoralty, following a year serving as deputy mayor. Corrigan has just finished her second year studying politics at the University of Hull. A political activist since secondary school, lifelong Selby citizen Corrigan has always been ambitious. As a member of the UK Youth Parliament, she co-founded the Selby Youth council, and then went on to run for and win the local council election as a Labour candidate (候选人) aged just 18.

Corrigan plan to use her year in office to further encourage political awareness in the youth of Selby. By breaking a political record of being the youngest woman ever elected in UK history, Corrigan hopes this will break the misunderstanding of Selby being a sleepy town with old-fashioned views. “It’s an honor to be the Mayor of my lovely hometown,” Corrigan told a newspaper. “I plan on using the year to encourage children and young people to champion their communities.”

The politics student’s election has been supported whole heartedly by the politicians she has worked with throughout her early-developing career, including the backing of former deputy Prime Minister (副首相) John Prescott. Simon Darvill said in an interview, “I hope that the success of Rosie and others like her encourages more young people to get involved in politics and change where they live for the better.”

3 . Do you often listen to music at loud volumes (音量)？Over one billion (十亿) young people are at risk of hearing loss (失聪) because of listening to loud noise for long periods of time. Listening to music or watching a TV show at loud volumes is harmful to your hearing.

The United Nations has standards for safe listening. It is not safe to listen to sounds that are louder than 85 decibels (dB 分贝) for eight hours or 100 dB for 15 minutes. The sound of a busy road is about 85 dB and the sound of a rock concert can be about 100 dB.

Loud noise is harmful to the inner ears (内耳). Most of us are born with about 16,000 hair cells (听毛细胞) in our inner ears. However, listening to loud noise for a long time can make these cells work too hard and cause some of them to die. This is what causes hearing loss.

Some people might think that their music isn't all that loud. But this can depend on where you are. For example, if you are in a noisy place like the subway, you might turn up your music too loud without realizing it. Later, when you listen to it at the same volume in a quiet place， you might feel uncomfortable.

The World Health Organization said the “safe level" for most sounds is below 80 dB for up to 40 hours a week. A level of 80 dB is roughly equal to (大约相当于) the noise of a subway.

Dr Lin Qiaozhi graduated     1     Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) and then became the first woman physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital.     2    (send) to study in Europe and then, in the US in 1939, though invited to stay, she chose to return to the OB-GYN department, becoming its first woman director in 1941.     3     it closed during the war, she opened a private clinic for poor patients.

8 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

9 . Inside the World's Largest Flower Show

The RI IS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest annual garden and flower show in the world. The showground covers 33 acres and most visitors stay for about 5 hours. It takes place in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace each July and is organized by the Royal Horticultural Society（RHS）.

Getting There

The nearest train station is Hampton Court. Full information of all travel options can be seen on the Getting to Hampton Court Palace page.

Tickets

Ticket prices start from £21.50.

Prices vary depending on the time and date of your visit.

Each full paying adult may bring two children aged 16 and under free of charge to the show.

Tickets are available on the door.

Opening Times

10a.m. until 7:30p.m.. It closes at 5:30p.m. on Sunday.

Tuesday and Wednesday: RHS Members only.

Official Website:www.rhs.org.uk

Tips for Visiting

● You could visit Hampton Court Palace on the same day but allow plenty of time as it takes 3-5 hours to visit the flower show and 1-3 hours to visit the palace.

● This is a temporary outdoor event on open parkland and is subject to varying weather and ground conditions. A temporary walkway is laid but it can still get pretty muddy if there's been heavy rain. Open-toed shoes and high heels are not usually appropriate footwear.

● Left Luggage and a drugstore service are both available on the show site.

● The Advisory Service offers free gardening advice to visitors. Check the information boards for locations.

● Plant and Product Deposit: There is a plant and product deposit service available where you leave your purchases while you enjoy the rest of your day out.

10 . Top Schools for ESL Teaching

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs prepare teachers to instruct students who do not learn English as their first language. Programs can lead to a certificate, an endorsement, a bachelors, or a graduate degree.

University of Hawaii at Manoa

The department of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawaii is a department that provides enough resources for finding out how people use and learn different languages.

The University of Hawaii has one of the oldest ESL departments in this field and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in second language studies. The Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in second language studies allow students to specialize in language teaching or second language acquisition.

Columbia University at New York

The Teachers College of Columbia University offers a certificate program in TESOL, as well as a Master of Arts degree in TESOL. A Doctor of Education program is also available. Students who plan to teach in a New York State public school can complete a Master of Education degree in TESOL.

University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania

Students attending the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania can complete the ESL Program Specialist endorsement and add it to an existing Pennsylvania teacher license. Alternatively, they may complete the TESOL Certification for Higher Education Program to prepare to work in administrative positions within ESL departments at elementary or secondary schools, school districts, and colleges.

Michigan State University in East Lansing

Michigan State University offers a Master of Arts in the TESOL program. The program consists of 36 credit hours of coursework and it includes both theoretical and research-based studies. Students must complete a practicum in TESOL, which involves six weeks of teaching adult ESL classes. The program ends with either an essay or a comprehensive exam.